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Welcome to the Synchronized Fridays 2012 forum! The opportunity to wear fragrances you love, you hate or have forgotten about and to make new discoveries. The best is that you can do it together with a group of enthusiastic synchronizers and you can share your experiences.

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I'm trying to fill in some of the upcoming syncs. A summary of the ideas so far:

- An aldehydic fragrance (reprise)
- House of Ava Luxe (reprise)
- Recurring syncs on scents associated with a colour (say one colour per month)
- Recurring syncs on scents you associate with a landscape (say one landscape per month or per 6 weeks)
- House of Guerlain
- A fragrance with an even number in its name
- A fragrance with an odd number in its name
- A fragrance with a prime number in its name
- Your favourite layering combination
- A fragrance that worked as a gateway for you (e.g. a fragrance that opened the door to leather scents for you, or on classic scents, or which helped you to understand what a chypre is, etc. A scent that brought you a huge leap further on your path as a perfumista).
- The most minimalist scent you own.
- The most ornate scent you own.
- A movie or book scent (same name as the movie/actor/theme, same "feeling" is evoked by the fragrance, fragrance is from the same time period /place as the movie's setting. Examples: Movie: Dune .Scent possibilities: Dune by Dior, Ysl Opium(s), R.Cavalli Oro, Bang, Poivre Samarcande, ...)
- A woody scent
- A scent from the wardrobe of another sync participant (or could be from the wardrobe of another BN-er)
- Someone Else's Scent. Something you associate with another BNer (Larimar = En Avion, Evangeline = La Perla classic, Riannon = Jicky, Shades = Angel, Duc = Poison, 30R. = FdTR, Chrissie = Chamade, Quarry = With Love, Hillarie = Dia, among many), something you know they wear on a regular basis, something they introduced to you enough to spark your interest, and something that smells fabulous on them. Be in someone else's shoes and to smell what they do, for a day.)
- The worst PINK juice (combined with the most revolting anti-feminist/sexualized teenager/yukkie-crotch-shot/blonde-bimbo-barbie-doll fragrance? - downside is we would have to wear it...)

Please comment on which syncs you would like to see on the final list and which not. Ideas on landscapes and colours are also welcome.

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Many of our synchronized fridays were such good ideas that as far as I am concerned we can repeat them.
For example, I always enjoyed the ''scent of the opposite gender'' synch. That's how I discovered Encre Noire!
The worst PINK juice is very funny, but having to wear it.... maybe less... However, It would be amusing!

I also like ''the most minimal scent'' ''the most ornate scent'', and the ''associated with a movie or book scent''

“Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed. This world in arms is not spending money alone. It is spending the sweat of its laborers, the genius of its scientists, the hopes of its children. This is not a way of life at all in any true sense. Under the clouds of war, it is humanity hanging on a cross of iron.”
― Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Yes,I could go for repeating many of those.Aldehyde sync day had many participants-anything that's an easy sync seems to garner lots of participation.Like FrouFrou,I also like the "Most Ornate"&"Most Minimalist" fragrance sync.Actually,I like most of the suggestions-I'm easy to please!

Bonsai,very nice work getting the new thread up and running so quickly.You've got us organized,now all we have to do is make up our collective mind!Love your welcoming post #2-friendly,informative and inviting.Hope we get lots of new sync-ers in the New Year,as well as keeping the "old crew"!

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Thank you for the thread.

- Recurring syncs on scents you associate with a landscape (say one landscape per month or per 6 weeks)I would love it! Or, as a Travel Theme -- Geography is my passion, thanks to a High School teacher.

- A fragrance with an even number in its name
- A fragrance with an odd number in its name
- A fragrance with a prime number in its nameI think they can be combined, as in "A Fragrance with a Number in its name"

- A movie or book scent (same name as the movie/actor/theme, same "feeling" is evoked by the fragrance, fragrance is from the same time period /place as the movie's setting. Examples: Movie: Dune .Scent possibilities: Dune by Dior, Ysl Opium(s), R.Cavalli Oro, Bang, Poivre Samarcande, ...)
Or, "A Fragrance You Associate with Book, Movie, Fictional Character".

- A scent from the wardrobe of another sync participant (or could be from the wardrobe of another BN-er)
- Someone Else's Scent. Something you associate with another BNer (Larimar = En Avion, Evangeline = La Perla classic, Riannon = Jicky, Shades = Angel, Duc = Poison, 30R. = FdTR, Chrissie = Chamade, Quarry = With Love, Hillarie = Dia, among many), something you know they wear on a regular basis, something they introduced to you enough to spark your interest, and something that smells fabulous on them. Be in someone else's shoes and to smell what they do, for a day.)These two can be combined too, I suppose.

- The worst PINK juice (combined with the most revolting anti-feminist/sexualized teenager/yukkie-crotch-shot/blonde-bimbo-barbie-doll fragrance? - downside is we would have to wear it...)This is a great one!

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Originally Posted by Twolf

- A scent from the wardrobe of another sync participant (or could be from the wardrobe of another BN-er)
- Someone Else's Scent. Something you associate with another BNer (Larimar = En Avion, Evangeline = La Perla classic, Riannon = Jicky, Shades = Angel, Duc = Poison, 30R. = FdTR, Chrissie = Chamade, Quarry = With Love, Hillarie = Dia, among many), something you know they wear on a regular basis, something they introduced to you enough to spark your interest, and something that smells fabulous on them. Be in someone else's shoes and to smell what they do, for a day.)

These two can be combined too, I suppose.

True, and we can add "someone else's fragrance" from our life outside the BNs (like mother/father's fragrance, best friend, partner, etc.)
On the same note, how's a "Blast from the Past" sync?

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the Ava Luxe theme wasn't very successful by itself IMO until we added other perfumers into the mix.
Can we change it to that "a scent from a small niche house" or "a niche house named after the founder"? Please....if we have it again.

The biggest sync days in 2011 had these themes:
Created by Olivier or Jacques Polges
A neglected scent
A scent slammed by The Guide
Aldehyde Bomb
Ornery Opulent Oriental

The one with the least participation was the "First High End Scent You Owned" as many folks could name that scent but no longer own it.

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For those who did not do well in Geography:
5) Italy -- Roma and Venice?

Another suggestion == can't synchronize without the house of Guerlain.

Thank you for the great Travel Theme ideas! I changed Italy into Mediterranean and Japan into "The Far East", expanding them a bit - I hope you find that ok. House of Guerlain added.

Leesee, I like your suggestions too, but I am a bit concerned that since most niche releases don't have visual ads it might be a bit restrictive. But maybe we could do a sync along the lines of "Your favourite scent advert / official description?"

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Originally Posted by knit at nite

the Ava Luxe theme wasn't very successful by itself IMO until we added other perfumers into the mix.
Can we change it to that "a scent from a small niche house" or "a niche house named after the founder"? Please....if we have it again.

The biggest sync days in 2011 had these themes:

Very much agree with you on Ava Lux - it seemed that many of us did not have anything from the house. I put the "named after its founder" idea on the list. I have added the successful syncs from your list to the 2012 palette as well.

“Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed. This world in arms is not spending money alone. It is spending the sweat of its laborers, the genius of its scientists, the hopes of its children. This is not a way of life at all in any true sense. Under the clouds of war, it is humanity hanging on a cross of iron.”
― Dwight D. Eisenhower

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I don't like the idea of a geographical synch. But maybe that is because I would not know which of the scents in my wardrobe would go where. Somehow I also think it's too loose.

You are right that it is loosely defined, but that was on purpose in order to enable most people to find a link and to participate. Twolf has listed some great ideas on choosing a scent. You can make the link via the origins of the house (Amouage - Arabian, Kenzo - Japanese, etc.), the associations you get from the fragrance, its name (Tauer Lonestar Memories for Wild Wild West, SL Arabie for the Arabian theme) or an ingredient (say osmanthus or cherry blossom for the Far East) or whatever else which creates the link for you.

I hope I have added enough well-specified syncs to the list that you like (the ones mentioned in your previous post have all been incorporated). But as always, new ideas are welcome!

The "First niche scent you owned" sync was indeed not very successful - most people don't own that scent anymore or don't remember what it was (that would be me). I think you are the lucky exception.

Maybe we could tweak it into the "The latest niche scent you bought"? Most people probably do still own it and remember what it was. What do you think?

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But maybe we could do a sync along the lines of "Your favourite scent advert / official description?"

I love that! I'll even know what I'll wear already!

Originally Posted by bonsai

Very much agree with you on Ava Lux - it seemed that many of us did not have anything from the house. I put the "named after its founder" idea on the list. I have added the successful syncs from your list to the 2012 palette as well.

Then we can also include a small niche/indie house NOT named by the founder, to make sure that Sonoma Scent Studio, 1000 Flowers, Olympic Orchids, A wing and a prayer perfume, and many others which I'm not remembering at 5 am (including those featured on the NOLA Basenotes trip) are not falling completely off the radar.

Originally Posted by bonsai

We have already filled in about half of 2012 - thank you all for the enthusiasm!

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Originally Posted by Warum

Then we can also include a small niche/indie house NOT named by the founder, to make sure that Sonoma Scent Studio, 1000 Flowers, Olympic Orchids, A wing and a prayer perfume, and many others which I'm not remembering at 5 am (including those featured on the NOLA Basenotes trip) are not falling completely off the radar.

I like your ideas about geography, too, y'all.

Thank you for the input. I have added the small indie/niche house as alternative for the "named after its founder" idea.

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The 17th of August was the closest Friday, I added a Chanel and Patou (same birthday as Chanel) "birthday party".

Oh, nice! I'd be so pleased and honored to have a Chanel day on August 17th ...and I must say I think it's particularly appropriate!

You're doing a great job bonsai - thank you so much for grabbing the reins!

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“Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed. This world in arms is not spending money alone. It is spending the sweat of its laborers, the genius of its scientists, the hopes of its children. This is not a way of life at all in any true sense. Under the clouds of war, it is humanity hanging on a cross of iron.”
― Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Bonsai, just popped in with some words of encouragement. You are to be commended for the fantastic work that you are putting in here! I am quite new to the Friday synch. I kind of didn't "get it" at first, and now I just love it. It is great fun, and there is much to be learned...... and as Frou Frou has already suggested, it is incredible to be sharing an experience with people as far flung as we are!

I have no worthwhile or interesting ideas just now, sorry, but I will pop back if any spring to mind (don't hold your breath!).

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Originally Posted by lilybelle

Can we do a Shalimar day?

Hallo lilybelle, I am wondering if a purely Shalimar sync would not be too restrictive? We already have a Guerlain sync on the list. Maybe it would be an idea to do a "Your favourite vanilla" sync? What do you ladies think?

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Yes bonsai, it is a GREAT task you have taken upon you. (how large can a bonsai grow?) And we are already looking forward to next year, think about how much fun you will be giving us! I am very happy you have taken on the task. Thank you

“Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed. This world in arms is not spending money alone. It is spending the sweat of its laborers, the genius of its scientists, the hopes of its children. This is not a way of life at all in any true sense. Under the clouds of war, it is humanity hanging on a cross of iron.”
― Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Originally Posted by bonsai

Hallo lilybelle, I am wondering if a purely Shalimar sync would not be too restrictive? We already have a Guerlain sync on the list. Maybe it would be an idea to do a "Your favourite vanilla" sync? What do you ladies think?

I think "Your favorite vanilla" is a great idea. My thinking on Shalimar was that there are enough formulations and vintages now that it could be a "Your favorite version of Shalimar" sync, but on the other hand there may not be enough Shalimar lovers to make it worth while. So I don't know. You're in charge, so it's your call (and thank you for that again!!).

“Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed. This world in arms is not spending money alone. It is spending the sweat of its laborers, the genius of its scientists, the hopes of its children. This is not a way of life at all in any true sense. Under the clouds of war, it is humanity hanging on a cross of iron.”
― Dwight D. Eisenhower

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“Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed. This world in arms is not spending money alone. It is spending the sweat of its laborers, the genius of its scientists, the hopes of its children. This is not a way of life at all in any true sense. Under the clouds of war, it is humanity hanging on a cross of iron.”
― Dwight D. Eisenhower

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“Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed. This world in arms is not spending money alone. It is spending the sweat of its laborers, the genius of its scientists, the hopes of its children. This is not a way of life at all in any true sense. Under the clouds of war, it is humanity hanging on a cross of iron.”
― Dwight D. Eisenhower

“Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed. This world in arms is not spending money alone. It is spending the sweat of its laborers, the genius of its scientists, the hopes of its children. This is not a way of life at all in any true sense. Under the clouds of war, it is humanity hanging on a cross of iron.”
― Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Bonsai, you ARE the man! (I am saying it adoringly and without any sexual/gender references/reservations). The right person, at the right place, at the right time! Just think about the amount of work you had to do to type in the looooooooooooooooooong lists.

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Thanks for including, Shalimar, Bonsai. That's a good compromise, including the alternative. What a great line up so far! I'm really looking forward to these. Some are challenging, which is always good exercise.

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Wow, bonsai, thank you so much! You are a marvel!
You are doing such a job of putting all the good ideas in, and getting these lists was priceless. I don't own the guide, and I just planned to wear Amouage Gold, knowing that that one is 5 stars and I can always do it. But oh my, now I have a lot more choices here. I am looking forward to tomorrow sync!

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It will be either Opium,cuir de Russie by Chanel or Cacharel LouLou for tomorrow Most likely Opium because of the cold weather !It's freezing !!!

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Quoting bonsai "I think 4-star fragrances could also be considered as "praised"." Absolutely concur!!

Fellow syncers- Shall we finish out the year on the 2011 sync thread to post the details of the final two 2011 syncs??? Or shall we abandon that thread and do the last two weeks of 2011 on this, the 2012 thread??? What say you????